Bengaluru: In a significant move, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken over 15 acres and 15.5 guntas of land adjoining Jayamahal Road and Bellary Road after paying Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) worth ₹1 crore for the property within the palace grounds.
The decision to acquire the land was made in response to the need for road widening. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath explained that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is required to issue a Development Right Certificate (DRC) to the property owners.
The acquisition process was initiated after notices were issued to conduct a joint survey with the Mysore royal family, which went unanswered. Consequently, BBMP completed the acquisition process as per regulations outlined in an order by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR).
However, it has been reported that there may be potential legal challenges from the Mysore royal family regarding compensation discrepancies, as they claim that TDR rules from 2016 do not align with market rates. A close relative of the royal family expressed intent to challenge this compensation amount in the Supreme Court based on these grounds.
The issue raises questions about transparency and fairness in land acquisitions, emphasizing a need for further examination and clarification on compensation guidelines vis-à-vis market rates.